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Cardiothoracic Imaging Research

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Distribution of Laminar Flow Artifacts in the Superior Vena Cava as a Function of Side of Injection
Investigator: Cristopher A Meyer, MD
Regulatory Oversight: Janice A. Carrozzella, RN, BA
Sponsor: Investigator Initiated
IRB Approval: 30-Dec-2007 (ongoing)
Retrospective review for side of contrast injection in 100 consecutive patients that underwent CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) imaging from January 2004 through December 2005 to determine if the distribution of flow artifacts in the SVC is a function of side of injection. Awareness of these artifacts can prevent incorrect diagnosis of central venous thrombosis.